Seroquel withdrawal

There is a *remote* possibility that I might be pregnant, so I have temporarily stopped taking Seroquel until I know it is safe to take. 

Crazy insomnia - I can't even get a nap in during the day!  I did a little poking around online and people report their Dr's told them to use Klonopin at night to help.  (I had a Dr. tell me that for Abilify-induced insomnia.)

Well I looked up Klonopin and it's in an even WORSE pregnancy category than Seroquel.  So... not an option.

I did not sleep last night.  I tried to sleep for 1/2 hour, then stayed up for and hour, repeat...  until about 4 a.m. I gave up on the trying to sleep.  I tried to take a nap.  I ended up talking to myself - self-therapy, lol - and ended up crying until a friend called (which was funny because I was going to call her before the emotional crying fit).  And she totally understands - been there, done that.  :)

I *should* be able to get definite preggers-or-not by the end of the week.  How long does this insomnia last?  Am I not going to be able to sleep for a week?  (yikes!)  I'm doing good "sleep hygiene" and all that.  Just frustrated that it had no effect - except making me frustrated.

the insomnia could last for weeks. it takes about two months of weaning off seroquel and your body adjusting to it before you can really sleep well again, so just stopping it cold turkey... you might not sleep for a while.

thanx. :) Tonight was rough. I told my fiance my period is late and he says, "Oh, don't be so dramatic." Wow. Very concerned and supportive. $*(#@$$! Borderline personality disorder and panic disorder acting up after that. I wrote a letter to my fiance on my blog. He may or may not see it. Anyhow, I got it out. Feeling a little down due to the 3 massive panic attacks, but not a bipolar swing (thank god).

I talked to a dear friend on the phone today for an hour - WAY better than my useles therapist! - and a neighbor came over and we talked for at least an hour. A nice distraction and the friendship does boost my mood (in a healthy way).

Haven't slept in 40:47 and counting. I might be able to sleep a little tonight? I'm emotionally spent, I might have finally exhausted my mind. A little gentle music and some fairy-dust. Wish me luck. :)

Approx three days left to confirm or deny pregnancy. Then I can go back on meds. I'm expecting elevated mood swings for 2 weeks-ish after that. I just keep reminding myself that this is a temporary, cautious thing to do in order to prevent a (potential) another person from being permanently harmed. If I'm not pregnant, than it is what it is.

Got 6 hours! I feel relieved, but soooo tired, lol.